State polls: Lodge report if fearful for safety, says Deputy IGP on PAS leader's ‘trapped’ remark


SHAH ALAM: Any candidate in the state elections should lodge a police report if they fear for their safety, says Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police said police will take the necessary action if such a report is lodged.

"If there is information concerning the safety of any candidate, come forward.

"Report the matter to the police and we will take appropriate action," he told reporters after monitoring early voting at the Selangor police headquarters on Tuesday (Aug 8).

He was commenting on speculation that Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor had to cancel attending recent ceramah for fear of being "trapped".

PAS’ Alor Setar MP Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden had alleged that Muhammad Sanusi was advised not to attend the recent ceramah to avoid "traps" set by his enemies.

Ayob Khan said the trap mentioned might be a "traffic trap".

"When he was going to a ceramah, he might have faced the possibility of being caught in a traffic trap or congestion," he said in jest.

Ayob Khan advised candidates and their supporters not to simply issue statements on safety without taking proper action such as lodging police reports.

"The IGP has expressed his commitment in ensuring the safety of all involved in the state elections and maintaining public order.

"Stern action will be taken against any party or individual who causes trouble.

"Avoid any provocation and campaign in a mature manner," he said.

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